Principal Cloud & Network

About BHP

At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success. 
 
Come and be a part of this success!

About Potash

The Jansen project in Saskatchewan, Canada is set to become one of the largest potash mines in the world and is located approximately 140 kilometers east of Saskatoon.  BHP’s CAD$14 billion (US$10.5 billion) investment in the Jansen project will deliver a potash mine in Saskatchewan designed to maximize sustainability. As the largest investment in Saskatchewan’s history, Jansen is expected to generate approximately 5,500 workforce opportunities during construction and 900 long-term roles.

Jansen's construction will take place over several years with first production planned for mid-2027. Once fully ramped up, Jansen is expected to have an initial production capacity of approximately 8.5 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa), with the potential to produce 16 to 17 Mtpa in future stages. To find out more about Potash and the Jansen project, click here.

BHP has recently been named one of Canada's top 100 employers for 2025.  This formal recognition is a testament to our dedication to fostering a positive, diverse and rewarding work environment.

Purpose

The Principal Cloud & Network will lead the architecture, implementation, and lifecycle support of secure, highly available network services that enable BHP Potash operations at Jansen (JS1/JS2) to transition from construction to steady-state production. This role provides senior on-the-ground technical leadership in Saskatoon, partnering closely with local operations and global Cloud & Networks teams to improve incident response, ensure operational continuity, and scale network capabilities across IT/OT environments. The role also includes managing change processes and supporting the lead team through reporting and assistance in key activities.

About the Role

In this  role you will:

•    Architect, implement, and maintain enterprise and industrial network solutions aligned to global Cloud & Networks standards (campus, data centre, WAN/SD-WAN, remote sites, and IT networks).
•    Serve as the primary senior technical contact based in Saskatoon; collaborate with Jansen site operations, Potash stakeholders, and global/regional teams (Chile, Tucson, Australia).
•    Lead resolution of complex incidents and problems; drive root-cause analysis and sustainable fixes with strong change management and documentation.
•    Design and govern connectivity across hybrid environments (on‑prem, Azure/AWS, and industrial systems), including segmentation and security controls.
•    Plan and execute transitions for new facilities and services (e.g., JS1/JS2 ramp-up), ensuring performance, resilience, and operability.
•    Oversee and mentor contractors and vendors delivering network services and projects; verify adherence to standards and safety requirements.
•    Monitor, report, and continuously improve network performance, availability, and user experience; provide clear metrics and updates to leadership.

Work Location

Downtown, Saskatoon office. 40 hours per week. Hybrid working (flexible, shared workstations and a combination of office and work from home) is standard for BHP. 

About You

•    Bachelor’s degree in Network Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
•    Extended enterprise in network design/operations for critical environments (mining, energy, manufacturing, or similar).
•    Hands-on expertise with SD-WAN, routing/segmentation (e.g., BGP EVPN), and large campus/data-centre networking.
•    Demonstrated experience integrating IT/OT networks, including industrial connectivity and security considerations.
•    Strong understanding of Software-Defined Networking and cloud connectivity architectures (Azure, AWS).
•    Proven incident management, change control, documentation discipline, and cross-functional leadership.
•    Advanced English proficiency; Spanish is an advantage.
•    Professional certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent); experience with data-centre migrations/transitions, private LTE, and/or MCPTT systems; and background in greenfield or large-scale infrastructure build-outs is desirable.

Application Deadline

This posting will be active until 11:59pm CST on November 26, 2025. 

About Our Process

At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants’ suitability for a role including police/criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.  The outcome of these checks is not determinative of whether or not BHP decides to make an offer of employment.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

At BHP, we know that we are strengthened by diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to making BHP a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and be at their best every day. We are focused on creating a workforce that is more diverse and represents the communities where we work and live. providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We recognize that true diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of your identity. BHP is committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you have a disability, we know that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. If you would like to reach out to someone about your situation and our recruitment process, please email us at inclusion@bhp.com.

At BHP, we aim to unlock the enormous potential that diverse and inclusive teams bring to the workplace, to leave a strong legacy within and beyond our operations for the generations to come.

Based on existing demographics in our Potash project preference in hiring will be given to qualified women and Indigenous peoples who self-identify as such in the application process. This reasonable and justifiable measure has been implemented pursuant to section 56 of The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, 2018.

The BHP Jansen project marks the largest investment in Saskatchewan’s history, and with that growth will come significant employment opportunities. With first production projected to occur in mid-2027, from now until the project fully ramps up there will be significant recruitment requirements over the coming months and years. To find out more about the project, hints and tips on our process and where a career with BHP Potash can take you, sign up to our talent updates here.